The Crows.

Chapter Eighteen - Found.

Darla P.O.V

I groaned as I rolled over, my head felt heavy as I cringed at the sun shining through the curtains.

“ I’m a vampire.” I mumbled randomly as I shielded my face from the sun then I sat up and rolled out of bed “ More like zombie.”

I slowly made my way to the bathroom , I glanced in the mirror.

“ Yup….Defo a zombie.” I groaned as I splashed some water on my face then went to get changed.

A few mintues later…..Five minutes late….

“ Sorry Agnes .” I shouted as I ran into the back room and threw my apron on….. I quickly grabbed a plate and walked out.

“ I am guessing it was a good night then.” Agnes said as I collected another tray.

“ How do you know about ….?” I questioned then looked when she pointed to the girls on the far table, Nora had her head on the table.

“ You can go and take their coffees.” She said as she handed me  the coffees and I slowly walked over to the table.

“ Here are the coffees  you ordered.” I said as I took them off the tray and placed them on the table.

“Hey.” Brogan said as she picked up a mug and took a sip , then I heard Nora groan.

“ She sounds bad.” I said then I smiled as I walked away.

Suddenly the Café became very busy ….. I was rushing around …I don’t think I have known it be so busy.once the rush had died down , I sighed as I sat on a chair.

“ Wooo…that was mad.” I huffed as Agnes took a seat next to me.

“ I know …..” She said sighing.

Suddenly the bell above the door went off , I quickly stud up and smiled.

“ Hell….” I froze as I looked at the person in front of me.

“ Darla.” Damien said as he stud there frozen staring at me.

“ What are you….” I stuttered frowning.

“ I’m looking for you.” He replied.

“ Hello , would you like to take a seat.” Agnes said politely “ Can I get you anything…Tea ? Coffee ?”

“ A coffee , would be nice….Thank you.” He replied then I watched as Agnes took him to a table then I walked into the kitchen.

“ Who is that ?” Agnes asked looking at me as she made the cup of coffee.

“ An old friend.” I mumbled wrapping my arms around myself protectively.

“ Just an old friend ?” She questioned.

“ Yeah.” I replied then I watched as she handed the cup to me.

“ Remember to smile for our customers.” She said as she smiled and nudged me forward slightly. I took a deep breath then smiled as I made my way to the table.

“ Here’s your coffee sir, can I get you anything to eat ?” I asked still maintaining the smile even though I felt like a bag of nerves.

“ No, thank you.” He said then I smiled and turned to walked away “Darla? We need to talk.”

I sighed as I closed my eyes then ignoring what he had said; I walked back into the kitchen.

“ Good girl.” Agnes said as she patted me  on the back, I smiled slightly then started to clean up.

A few minutes later……

“ Darla ?” I heard Agnes say as I put away the last of the plates.

“ Yes.” I replied

“ You are free to go now.” She said smiling , I smiled back and walked into the back room to get rid of my apron.

“ Bye Agnes…..See you tomorrow.” I shouted as I walked out then  I noticed Damien sitting at his table still, sighing I debated whether to leave or go to him.

“ Go to him.” I heard someone whisper behind me, I turned slightly to see Agnes smiling. I smiled back then slowly walked to Damiens table.

“ Excuse me.” I said softly “ is this seat taken ?”

I watched as he smiled at me.

“ No , would you like to join me ?” He asked smiling.

“ If you don’t mind.” I replied smiling then I sat opposite ,my hands on my lap.

“ So.” He said smiling “ What brings a fine lady like yourself to a small town like this?”

I look down at  my hands.

“ I live here….” I said smiling.

“ Really ?” He asked.

“Yes….I moved here …… planned on making a life for myself.” I mumbled.

Suddenly Agnes appeared and placed a hot chocolate in front of me.

“It’s on the house my  dear.” She said then she smiled as she left before I could thank her.

“So.” Damien said as I picked up my cup to take a sip. “ Why did you leave ?”

“ Because I wanted to….” I said staring into my  cup.

“ That’s not what your letter said….if I remember  rightly it said “ I don’t belong here anymore.” …that’s what your letter said.”

I just sat there in silent still staring at my cup.

“ Darla.” He said “ Come home.”

“I am home…” I whispered as I took another sip then stud up. “ If you would excuse me , I need to get home.”

“ Darla ?” He said then when I walked past him, he grabbed my wrist and pulled my sleeve up , I gasped as I saw the mark. “ I knew it.”

“ Knew what ?” I asked trying to pull my arm away but his grip tightened.

“ You are one of us.” He said then he smiled.

“ No….I’m not.” I replied “ Let go of me please.”

“ Darla…..you are the girl of crows….you belong with us….please  come back with me …..come home.” He said watching me.

“ No….Now would you please let go of me so I can go home.. I have had a busy day and would like to get go home and relax.” I said frowning.

“ Okay…Fine…but I’m coming with you…” He said “  I have just found you and I am not prepared to lose you.”

I looked at him sighing.

“ Fine…come on then.” I said then I watched as he took my hand and stud up.

“ Lead the way.” He said smiling…